The global health landscape continues to evolve and people are living longer. Following the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, global life expectancy has returned to close to pre-pandemic levels, says a World Health Organization report.
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The UAE has ordered the formation of a team comprising specialised members of the Public Prosecution to investigate the circumstances and causes of the incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai International Airport to Tel Aviv.
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The global AI boom will need to generate about $6 trillion in annual revenue by 2031 to justify the massive investment in infrastructure needed to power the technology, according to Bain & Company’s seventh annual Global Technology Report.
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Naseej, a leading integrated real estate development and infrastructure company, has announced that it has been awarded a major contract to develop 2,467 housing units in Madinat Khalifa under the Bahrain Government Land Development Programme.
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GCC capital markets have witnessed significant development in recent years, driven by governments’ efforts to diversify funding sources and deepen capital markets, said top rating agency Fitch, adding the combined market capitalisation of listed equity markets across the Gulf region stands at around $4 trillion.
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Saudi Arabia's real GDP is expected to contract 3.6% in 2026, largely because of a sharp decline in oil activity, even as the non-oil economy continues to expand, according to the Ministry of Finance's Pre-Budget Statement for 2027.
Saudi Arabia has achieved 93% of the targets set for its Vision 2030 programmes and strategies after a decade of reforms that have transformed the Kingdom’s economy and strengthened its resilience to external shocks, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, said on Wednesday.
A flydubai passenger flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after reporting an incident while en route, with both pilots sustaining injuries, according to Saudi and UAE authorities.
Leading UAE developers Aldar and Arada have announced a landmark strategic partnership comprising major development opportunities on Yas Island and at Seih Sdeirah in Abu Dhabi, representing a combined value of approximately AED15 billion ($4.1 billion).
Leading Saudi PIF companies - Rua AlHaram AlMakki and Rua Al Madinah - have signed two strategic agreements with Brunei’s Perbadanan Tabung Amanah Islam (TAIB) to explore investment and development opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Brunei Darussalam.
The UAE's national passenger rail network enters a major new phase on Wednesday with the launch of Etihad Rail services linking Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah, giving travellers a new intercity alternative to road transport and bringing Dubai into the country's rapidly expanding passenger rail system.
Brent crude held above $103 a barrel early Wednesday as a sharp recovery in oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz offered some relief to a market still grappling with the effects of the prolonged Iran conflict and uncertainty over the waterway's future.
Sharqia Development Authority has announced that it has won approval from the Saudi authorities for its Misk Tarout masterplan for Darin and Tarout Island, thus paving the way for new urban, economic and environmental development projects in the Eastern Region.
Trading value across Arab capital markets hit $825 billion during the first nine months, up 18% year-on-year, while their combined market capitalisation stood at $4.3 trillion at the end of September, reflecting continued market activity and resilience amid regional volatility this year, said an industry expert.
RAK Ceramics, one of the world's largest manufacturers of ceramic and porcelain tiles, sanitaryware, faucets, and tableware, is taking a significant step forward in its innovation journey by integrating Artificial Intelligence across key areas of the group, including manufacturing, product development, marketing, operations, HR, logistics, sales and customer services.
KBR, a global, capital-light lifecycle solutions company serving customers in high-complexity industrial, energy and infrastructure markets, has appointed Rami Qasem to its board of directors effective October 1, 2026.
Minor Hotels has signed Ampersand Beach House as part of Colbert Collection, an 111-key boutique lifestyle hotel that will mark the first purpose-built Colbert Collection property and the brand’s debut on Dubai Islands.
EDGE, a leading advanced technology group, has completed development of the MK 82 Penetrator aircraft munition, a hardened target weapon designed and manufactured in the UAE by LAHAB, EDGE’s medium- to large-calibre ammunition manufacturer.
The global AI boom will need to generate about $6 trillion in annual revenue by 2031 to justify the massive investment in infrastructure needed to power the technology, according to Bain & Company’s seventh annual Global Technology Report.
The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) today presented Red Sea Global (RSG) with two operating licences for AMAALA Marina and Shura Marina.
The global health landscape continues to evolve and people are living longer. Following the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, global life expectancy has returned to close to pre-pandemic levels, says a World Health Organization report.
The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) has launched the fourth edition of ‘Educate the Heart’, bringing together more than 12,000 students, 47 teachers and 47 schools across Sharjah for a year-long programme.
Majid Al Futtaim, a leading mall developer and leisure pioneer in the region, has announced the launch of The Hangout by Mall of the Emirates, a new indoor-outdoor lifestyle and leisure precinct, featuring four entertainment concepts alongside 18 F&B experiences including its first-ever outdoor food courtyard.
Citi has announced the expansion of its token services into UAE and Japan, advancing the global bank's strategy to build a more connected, always-on financial ecosystem for corporate and financial institutional clients. This is the latest milestone in Citi Services’ broader digital assets strategy.
RAK Ceramics, one of the world's largest manufacturers of ceramic and porcelain tiles, sanitaryware, faucets, and tableware, is taking a significant step forward in its innovation journey by integrating Artificial Intelligence across key areas of the group, including manufacturing, product development, marketing, operations, HR, logistics, sales and customer services.
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, on Friday marked the start of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit as title sponsor of the race, a position it has held since Bahrain brought Formula 1 to the Middle East in 2004.
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, on Friday marked the start of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit as title sponsor of the race, a position it has held since Bahrain brought Formula 1 to the Middle East in 2004.
The UAE has ordered the formation of a team comprising specialised members of the Public Prosecution to investigate the circumstances and causes of the incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai International Airport to Tel Aviv.
